Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building which includes heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester featuring a city
Rochester which includes a city
Buffalo showing a city, a high-rise building and a monument
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Shea's Performing Arts Center, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and Central New York Regional Market are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

4/5(1 area review)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and E.M. Mills Rose Garden.

Eastside
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
2.5 out of 5
100 Holtz Dr, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$132 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,487 reviews)
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"Nice hotel, had everything I needed, they picked me up from the airport, breakfast was good, but the gym was unimpressive."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
M Hotel Buffalo
M Hotel Buffalo
3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$229 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,246 reviews)
"Close to the airport"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$215 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,246 reviews)
"Very nice and clean."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
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Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
2 out of 5
2617 Main St, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"Very pleased with amenities - full kitchen (including dishwasher) and lots of pans, dishes, implements. Responsive two-zone heating. Elevator. Excellent location in center of town - easy walk to restaurants, shops, attractions. Free parking (good deal since town has paid parking). Price was competitive ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
"We have stayed at this property before and never lets us down !! Good location and very clean"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!
Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!
Ithaca
Book a stay at this ski cottage in Ithaca. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Hangar Theatre and Allan H. Treman State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Tucked-In-The-Woods Retreat
"…. Well, not exactly in “woods” but a very private setting , and for this “nature lover” traveler it was a great find. The private waterfall was amazing and I could hear it with windows opened and to see the Lake from my perch out the bedroom door was awesome also. It is cabin-like and not modernized ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Backyard Waterfall and Cayuga Lake Views!
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Popular places to visit

Syracuse University

Syracuse University

Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Syracuse University
Cornell University

Cornell University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Cornell University
Turning Stone Casino

Turning Stone Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Turning Stone Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Verona? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos.

Turning Stone Casino
University of Rochester

University of Rochester

Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

University of Rochester
University at Albany

University at Albany

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

University at Albany
Highmark Stadium

Highmark Stadium

5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Highmark Stadium

Activities

1 Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

45-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
45-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
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Cities near Upstate New York

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Elmira

Pont de Rennes Bridge featuring a city, landscape views and a sunset

Rochester

Cazenovia featuring central business district

Cazenovia